Announcements

Microsoft release date for Windows 10 is July 29, 2015. GDM is currently evaluating how ARM software will perform with Windows 10. The following are conclusions from initial GDM testing:

New Computers:

When ordering a new computer, we dorecommend a PC with Windows 10. We have tested ARM 2015 with Windows 10, and have not found any problems installing or using ARM. We are confident that ARM software is compatible with Windows 10, and will work quickly to resolve any unexpected issues that do arise.

Current Computers:

For Tablet Data Collectors (TDC), we recommend waiting until end of this research season before upgrading to Windows 10. This ensures no loss in functionality during the research season.

For your primary ARM computer, if you decide to upgrade to Windows 10, we also recommend waiting until end of this research season to install Windows 10. Upgrading to a new operating system could result in unforeseen upgrade or compatibility issues with ARM or other important software, which simply is not worth the risk during a critical part of the research season.

During the next months we will test installing Windows 10 on Windows 7 and 8.1 computers in our office, and update these recommendations with our findings.

Registration is now open for GDM ARM training at the APS Annual Meeting

GDM is offering a free training session prior to the American Phytopathological Society (APS) Meeting in Pasadena, California.

Please see our Meeting Calendar for more information about when and where the workshop will be held.

This workshop is offered free-of-charge, but registration is requested as limited seating is available.

ARM 2015 is now available!

The "ARM 2015" name identifies this ARM version as prepared for the 2015 field season. ARM 2015 contains all features of ARM 9.2014, plus many new features. (ARM 2015 was previously referred to by its internal "10" version number.)

Previous ARM 2015 orders were shipped as ARM 9.2014, and will automatically upgrade now that ARM 2015 is released. Just run Check For Updates from the Help menu in ARM to install the upgrade.

If you have not yet upgraded to ARM 2015, please review the information below about new features and benefits of ARM 2015. Upgrading ARM version 9 costs substantially less in 2015 than it will in 2016. Contact your GDM Representative to request a price list.

Electronic Downloads to Install ARM, ST, and Sponsor Customizations

Throw away those old program install CDs! The ARM Check for Updates tool will automatically download and install the newest supported ARM and ST version that you have licensed from GDM.

On a new PC, add GDM software by selecting this link www.gdmdata.com/ARMupdt/ARMupdt.exe to install and start Check for Updates (choose 'Run' if asked whether to Run or Save).

Enter your ARM user name and password on the Login dialog.

Select "Install Updates" to start installing the licensed GDM software available to you.

If you are a contractor or cooperator, Check for Updates also installs sponsor customizations you have been approved to receive: BASF, Syngenta, or SCC Group (Sumitomo Chemical Company/Valent). See Contract Researchers for more information. Contractors may request sponsor customizations(pdf).